The two clubs are due to attend a tribunal to decide a compensation fee for England Under-19 goalkeeper Jed Steer, who joined Villa in the summer. Villa will try to conclude the Hoolahan deal at the same time. But Norwich manager Chris Hughton said: “Wes has played in our last two Premier League games and at the moment he is an important part of our squad.

“Players are always being linked with other teams, but Wes is under contract here and his responsibility is to this club.”